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Background imageHolland Collection: England v Netherlands Schoolboy International at Wembley Stadium, Saturday 9th June 1984

England v Netherlands Schoolboy International at Wembley Stadium, Saturday 9th June 1984

Background imageHolland Collection: Dennis Bergkamp scores his second goal for his new club Arsenal

Dennis Bergkamp scores his second goal for his new club Arsenal. This was also his 2nd goal on the day, for Arsenal against Southampton. Denniss 17th and 68th minute goals

Background imageHolland Collection: Aron Winter (Holland) swaps jerseys with ex-Lazio team mate Paul Gascoigne (England)

Aron Winter (Holland) swaps jerseys with ex-Lazio team mate Paul Gascoigne (England). Euro 96 European Football Championships. Wembley, 18th June 1996

Background imageHolland Collection: Dutch Barcelona footballer Johan Cruyff poses at the Nou Camp stadium October 1973

Dutch Barcelona footballer Johan Cruyff poses at the Nou Camp stadium October 1973

Background imageHolland Collection: The filming of 'A Bridge Too Far'in Deventer, Holland

The filming of "A Bridge Too Far"in Deventer, Holland
The filming of " A Bridge Too Far" in Deventer, Holland. Pictured, director Richard Attenborough and actor James Caan. 10th May 1976

Background imageHolland Collection: Brigadier B. W Leicester D. S. O and Bar, R. M, (wearing steel helmet and lifebelt

Brigadier B. W Leicester D. S. O and Bar, R. M, (wearing steel helmet and lifebelt
Brigadier B.W Leicester D.S.O and Bar, R.M, (wearing steel helmet and lifebelt) with Lieutenant Colonel E.C.E. Palmer D.S.O

Background imageHolland Collection: The Battle of Arnhem. British Tanks advance into Holland

The Battle of Arnhem. British Tanks advance into Holland. The Battle of Arnhem was a major battle of the Second World War at the vanguard of the Allied Operation Market Garden

Background imageHolland Collection: The Battle of Arnhem. Picture shows bridges across the River Waal (Rhine

The Battle of Arnhem. Picture shows bridges across the River Waal (Rhine) The road bridge is on the left, that British troops seized on the 21st September

Background imageHolland Collection: The Seventh World Congress of Spinsters and Bachelors, Grevenbicht, Holland

The Seventh World Congress of Spinsters and Bachelors, Grevenbicht, Holland. A dance is held in the Congress Pavilion, during which the Congress is opened

Background imageHolland Collection: Dennis Bergkamp is congratulated by Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman as they celebrate

Dennis Bergkamp is congratulated by Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman as they celebrate and applaud the fans for their support after their teams victory over Southampton at the end of the match

Background imageHolland Collection: Dennis Bergkamp celebrates his second goal for his new club Arsenal

Dennis Bergkamp celebrates his second goal for his new club Arsenal. This was also his 2nd goal on the day, for Arsenal against Southampton. Denniss 17th and 68th minute goals

Background imageHolland Collection: John Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono stage a bed in in a hotel in Amsterdam

John Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono stage a bed in in a hotel in Amsterdam, as a protest against war and violence in the world. 26th March 1969

Background imageHolland Collection: A view of 'O Henry s'British bar in Amsterdam

A view of "O Henry s"British bar in Amsterdam
A view of " O Henry s" British bar in Amsterdam, with Royal sign from England. May 1975

Background imageHolland Collection: Old dolls on the wall of the Flea Market in Amsterdam. May 1975

Old dolls on the wall of the Flea Market in Amsterdam. May 1975

Background imageHolland Collection: A view of 'The Lord Nelson'British bar in Amsterdam May 1975

A view of "The Lord Nelson"British bar in Amsterdam May 1975
A view of " The Lord Nelson" British bar in Amsterdam May 1975

Background imageHolland Collection: Operation Market Garden fought in the Netherlands from 17th to 25th September 1944

Operation Market Garden fought in the Netherlands from 17th to 25th September 1944. The airborne part of the operation was undertaken by the First Allied Airborne Army

Background imageHolland Collection: US Flying Fortresses attack Rotterdam shipyards and dock installations

US Flying Fortresses attack Rotterdam shipyards and dock installations. Pictured, " Bombs gone", with two more Fortresses making their bombing runs. 4th March 1943

Background imageHolland Collection: An Air Ministry photograph shows some of the damage to the bridges over the Albert Canal

An Air Ministry photograph shows some of the damage to the bridges over the Albert Canal at Mstricht. Circa 1940

Background imageHolland Collection: Villagers of Valkenswaard, south of Eindhoven, Holland, watch Allied aircraft

Villagers of Valkenswaard, south of Eindhoven, Holland, watch Allied aircraft and gliders passing overhead to support troops of the Airborne Army on the ground in Holland. 28th September 1944

Background imageHolland Collection: Sergeant C Bennet of the 1st Airlanding Brigade (home town Darlington

Sergeant C Bennet of the 1st Airlanding Brigade (home town Darlington) who swam across the river at 05.30 hours to reach safety this morning

Background imageHolland Collection: Field Marshal Montgomery new offensive in the west. The new offensive south east of

Field Marshal Montgomery new offensive in the west. The new offensive south east of Nijmegen, Holland, The Netherlands, which launched on Thursday 8th February 1945, is making good progress

Background imageHolland Collection: Mosquito bombers attack the Stork Engineering and Diesel Works at Rengelo, Holland

Mosquito bombers attack the Stork Engineering and Diesel Works at Rengelo, Holland. The Mosquito struck swiftly, their target was an important inland works producing the type of engines used by

Background imageHolland Collection: Mosquitos attack Hague Target. By pin-pointing, attacking

Mosquitos attack Hague Target. By pin-pointing, attacking and destroying one particular building in the Hague, Holland, RAF mosquitos of the 2nd tactical air force Carried out one of the most

Background imageHolland Collection: R. A. F. daylight attack enemy ships at Rotterdam port, Holland

R. A. F. daylight attack enemy ships at Rotterdam port, Holland
R.A.F. daylight attack enemy ships at Rotterdam port, Holland. Picture taken 1st September 1941

Background imageHolland Collection: Scottish advance on Tilburg. Churchill tanks, equipped with 95 mm howitzers

Scottish advance on Tilburg. Churchill tanks, equipped with 95 mm howitzers, of 6th Guards Tank Brigade assembled near Best, in readiness for 15th (Scottish) Divisions advance on Tilburg

Background imageHolland Collection: The smoke clears after an avalanche of bombs aimed at the Nazi E boat pens at Ijmuiden

The smoke clears after an avalanche of bombs aimed at the Nazi E boat pens at Ijmuiden, in Holland, but 350 B 36 - Marauder planes from the US Air Force Ninth Division. Picture taken 26th March 1944

Background imageHolland Collection: RAF Ventura Planes Blitz Ijmuiden Steel Works, Holland, on 13th February 1943

RAF Ventura Planes Blitz Ijmuiden Steel Works, Holland, on 13th February 1943 IJmuiden is a port city in the Dutch province of North Holland and is the main town in the municipality of Velsen

Background imageHolland Collection: Following the liberation of Beek, Netherlands which was announced on 25th September

Following the liberation of Beek, Netherlands which was announced on 25th September, came one of the historic moments of this war

Background imageHolland Collection: Citizens of Helmond, with a few belongings leaving the town to take shelter behind

Citizens of Helmond, with a few belongings leaving the town to take shelter behind British lines as elements of the 29th Armoured Brigade push on through the town towards Ms. 22nd September 1944

Background imageHolland Collection: British 7. 2 heavy gun in action on the banks of the River Ms firing at a range of 7000

British 7. 2 heavy gun in action on the banks of the River Ms firing at a range of 7000
British 7.2 heavy gun in action on the banks of the River Ms firing at a range of 7000 yards. Pictured, the gun crew in action. Circa 1944

Background imageHolland Collection: Infantry of the 1st Battalion The Suffolks in the dugouts on the banks of the River Ms

Infantry of the 1st Battalion The Suffolks in the dugouts on the banks of the River Ms. 27th November 1944

Background imageHolland Collection: British Landings on Walcheren. The scene on the Walcheren coast after the allied landing

British Landings on Walcheren. The scene on the Walcheren coast after the allied landing. November 1944

Background imageHolland Collection: Assault troops advancing through the streets of Flushing (Vlissingen). November 1944

Assault troops advancing through the streets of Flushing (Vlissingen). November 1944

Background imageHolland Collection: An Allied patrol moves across a damaged bridge over the River Meuse near Broekhuizen

An Allied patrol moves across a damaged bridge over the River Meuse near Broekhuizen. November 1944

Background imageHolland Collection: Humber light reconnaissance cars of No. 2777 Field Squadron

Humber light reconnaissance cars of No. 2777 Field Squadron, RAF Regiment at the ready position outside the railway station in Middleburg, Holland, as Allied forces enter the town. November 1944

Background imageHolland Collection: British Landings on Walcheren. Assault troops advancing through the streets of Flushing

British Landings on Walcheren. Assault troops advancing through the streets of Flushing (Vlissingen) where there was sharp fighting. November 1944

Background imageHolland Collection: A landing craft infantry going to the aid of LCI (S) 532 which was hit by enemy shells

A landing craft infantry going to the aid of LCI (S) 532 which was hit by enemy shells below the waterline during the landing by Royal Marine commandos on the island of Walcheren at Westkapelle

Background imageHolland Collection: Scene in the town of Ede. Holland, following the entry and liberation of the town by

Scene in the town of Ede. Holland, following the entry and liberation of the town by soldiers of the 49th Infantry Division and the 5th Canadian Armoured Division. 17th April 1945

Background imageHolland Collection: Soldiers of the 2nd Battalion the Essex Regiment street fighting in the heart of Arnhem

Soldiers of the 2nd Battalion the Essex Regiment street fighting in the heart of Arnhem. 14th April 1945

Background imageHolland Collection: Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands returned to her country on 13th March 1945 after more

Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands returned to her country on 13th March 1945 after more than 4 years exile in England. When the Germans occupied Holland she left for England

Background imageHolland Collection: Picture showing individual gunners who helped support the British infantry in the capture

Picture showing individual gunners who helped support the British infantry in the capture of the Dutch village of Zetten on 21st January 1945

Background imageHolland Collection: 'Theres some wiring to be done... 'And here are seen men of 1 Battalion

"Theres some wiring to be done... "And here are seen men of 1 Battalion
" Theres some wiring to be done...." And here are seen men of 1 Battalion Rifle Brigade out on a patrol near Sittard 27th December 1944

Background imageHolland Collection: A British Sherman tank pauses for a moment as a Dutch civilian lifts his two children

A British Sherman tank pauses for a moment as a Dutch civilian lifts his two children away from danger during fighting in Hertogenbosch, 27 October 1944

Background imageHolland Collection: British assault troops land on Walcheren at dawn on 1 November 1944 the first stage of

British assault troops land on Walcheren at dawn on 1 November 1944 the first stage of Operation Infatuate. The landings were supported by fire from British warships

Background imageHolland Collection: Soldiers of the 2nd Battalion the Essex Regiment, clearing snipers at the junction of

Soldiers of the 2nd Battalion the Essex Regiment, clearing snipers at the junction of Oude Kraan and Bergstraat in Arnhem, 14 April 1945. Note censor has painted out shoulder badges

Background imageHolland Collection: Dutch workmen help repair a dispersal at Volkel, Holland

Dutch workmen help repair a dispersal at Volkel, Holland, while in the background ground crew service a Hawker Tempest of No. 3 Squadron RAF. Circa October 1944

Background imageHolland Collection: Advancing infantry of the 15th Scottish Division, 227 Brigade Argyle

Advancing infantry of the 15th Scottish Division, 227 Brigade Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders, take up positions in newly captured trenches won from the Germans of the outer Siegfried Line

Background imageHolland Collection: Infantry of the Glasgow Highlanders and the Coldstream Guards double across the flat

Infantry of the Glasgow Highlanders and the Coldstream Guards double across the flat countryside towards the tanks and the covering smoke screen east of Nijmegen. 8th February 1945



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